Let Him Sing

                                                             John 9:1
                                                 Now as Jesus passed by,
                                    He saw a man who was blind from birth.

Leaving the ridicule and rebellion of the Jews, Jesus left the temple, going through the midst of the angry crowd. The Scriptures tell us that as Jesus passed by He saw a man who was blind from birth.

Envision the setting with me for a moment. Jesus had just been accused of having a demon. The Jews were so defiant against Jesus they wanted to stone Him, kill Him for the words He had spoken. Knowing they did not understand, Jesus left the temple and those positioned to throw stones at Him. In the midst of such chaos, and knowing His life was being threatened, Jesus saw a man blind from birth.

I picture this man sitting the same place he sat everyday, by the side of the road, hoping and praying someone would notice him.
           How did the blind man know Jesus had seen him?
               Was he scared, apprehensive of what would happen?
                   Had he fallen into the belief of the angry Jews?

Or do you suppose the voice of Jesus speaking to the man, or the touch of Jesus' hand on the blind man's shoulder, sent a peace through him that could not be explained? Do you wonder if the blind man knew at that very moment that Jesus had come to his rescue, that he would be healed?

What sorrow, despair, confusion, or hopelessness has you sitting by the side of the road, desperately needing the touch of the Master's hand? Do you know that Jesus sees you sitting there, and that He has come to rescue you?

              You are my hiding place;
              You shall preserve me from trouble;
              You shall surround me with songs
              of deliverance.              Selah        __Psalm 32:7

Will you trust Him, allow Him to take you by the hand, feel His hand on your shoulder, and stand up and walk with Him? He alone has the answer. He will make a way where there seems to be no way. He has come to sing songs of deliverance over you! Let Him sing!